I was shocked to see Gucci selling handbags at Costco (Wholesale Corporation which is now the seventh largest retailer in the world). What is happening to this world?
Has Gucci become so desperate for money that they have to resort to selling their merchandise to Costco? If they keep this up, I wouldn’t be too surprised to see Gucci handbags at your local swap meet or flea market. Of course I am happy to see Gucci selling for such great prices; however, I just feel it may hurt their brand image.
What do you think?
I own guccis, LVs, prada, chanel, and some lesser American designers like Kate Spade and Tory Burch. When I saw these bags at Costco a few years ago, I was in no way offended but rather excited... I even felt a little wrong getting a purse at such a great price point. I quickly snatched up a classic hobo-style purse in a classic brown monogram with dark brown leather trim and had a lengthy check out where a manager had to go the locked up backroom to pull the handbag. Anyhow, I have been using it faithfully ever since as my cheap throw around everday bag. If there's no purse hook, I'm okay to rest it on the floor, if there's rain, I don't really worry, and if i'ts stuffed to the brim, I don't care about it getting mishapen. And here's the crazy part... with all this "misuse", now almost 2 years after heavy wear and tear, it looks excellent... no fraying on the canvas, the hardware is pristine and shiny, and the leather has softened and gotten very soft and buttery. I could tell when I bought it that they used a lesser material in some places but where it counts, it was made with durable goods. I suppose I just don't understand being so offput by Costco (a wonderful retailer in my opinion that cares about their employees) to the point where I would pass up on an excellent buy. And also... really? It's just gucci... it isn't that special. It's kind of a little bit eurotrash in my opinion. If I wanted to play the "snooty" card, I could think a dozen other brands to invest in.
It's to good to be true it usually is.
This is a sad sad day.
I agree with you.
I'm not too sure if Costco would dare to sell fake Gucci products. However, a second may be more probable.
If this bag is not a fake or a second, then Gucci has gone completely downhill and no longer makes quality products.
Take a VERY good look at these bags before you buy them!
You do have a valid point. I just feel that consumers who spent top dollars on their Gucci bag will feel a bit uneasy.
Jen